Jose Mourinho's men enjoyed an explosive start to the season, but a run of one win in four games saw them falter and fall eight points behind high-flying Manchester City.

But with key stars Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic returning from long-term injuries and £75 million striker Romelu Lukaku back among the goals last week, the Red Devils will be confident they can rediscover their early season form and close the gap on their neighbours.

Brighton have had a superb start to life in the top flight under Chris Hughton, and are unbeaten in their last five games to sit ninth in the league ahead of their fellow newly-promoted sides Huddersfield and Newcastle.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game...

Lukaku ended a run of seven appearances without a goal against Newcastle (Image: PA)

When is the game?

It's a regular kick-off slot for United this week, with a 3pm start on Saturday.

Where can I watch it?

The match is not being shown live on TV, meaning you'll have to wait until 10.20pm to watch the highlights on Match of the Day.

You can ease the disappointment of not being able to watch the game by following all the action on the Mirror Football live blog.

Brighton have enjoyed a sensational start to their first Premier League season (Image: Bryn Lennon)

Team news

Manchester United

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to return to the squad after being dropped for the last two matches following an alarming slump in form, but may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Centre-back pair Phil Jones and Eric Bailly have been ruled out having failed to recover from injuries sustained on international duty, meaning two of Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof and Marcos Rojo will once again fill in.

First choice full-backs Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young will also return after being rested in midweek along with David De Gea, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is likely to be among the substitutes once again as he continues his comeback from a serious knee injury.

Ibrahimovic is back in the fold having been missing since April (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Brighton

Chris Hughton has no new injuries or suspensions to worry about, with only long-term absentee Steve Sidwell missing with a back problem.

The Seagulls boss is expected to name an unchanged lineup form the side that twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Stoke on Monday night.

Seagulls skipper Lewis Dunk has been tipped for an England call up (Image: Getty)